A season-opening date with defending state champion Emanuel County Institute seemed like a high hurdle for Metter, but the Tigers pulled one of the biggest upsets of the first week of the high school season with a 21-20 victory last Saturday at the Erk Russell Classic. Key to the surprising win was the offensive efficiency of Metter receiver Justin Parrish. The junior returned kicks, caught passes and took handoffs for a combined 113 yards of total offense.